Seven Good Reasons for a Summertime Job Search

Seven Good Reasons for a Summertime Job Search For anyone considering a job shift, or currently seeking employment, there are some compelling reasons not to take the summer off. Dropping out of the market for two or three months leaves you out of the flowâ€"and out of the running when new opportunities arise. Keep in mind that the slow-down of the summer holidays affects business, but not necessarily the hiring cycle. Even six years after the end of the Great Recession, the job climate continues to rebound. Companies remain in fluxâ€"and layoffs such as those recently announced by Microsoft continueâ€"but job creation continues as well. Make sure that your name is out there when new jobs open by staying active in your search all year round. As a recruiter, I found my busiest seasons were often those you least expectâ€"summer and the holidays. Consider these top tips for sticking with your employment search during the summer months: 1. You have better odds: When other job seekers take the summer offâ€"you have less competition for positions that become available. Less competition means you have a better chance of getting a call, or an interview. There is little wisdom in waiting until everyone applies for the same positions. At the C-suite level, making a targeted approach during the summer season may gain you more attention than during another, busier, season. 2. Better definition: Hiring managers, like everyone else, like to take time off during the summer. When a job is